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Project Engineer-Building Construction

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Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 12 August 2026 (8 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Overview:

Our client is one of Nigerias leading private construction groups with a strong track record of delivering high-quality building and infrastructure projects across the country. They are seeking an experienced Project Engineer Building Construction to provide technical and engineering support throughout the execution of building projects. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in civil/building construction strong technical expertise and the ability to coordinate effectively with design teams site personnel consultants and contractors. The role will be responsible for ensuring that construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings specifications quality standards safety requirements project schedules and applicable codes and regulations.

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer will provide technical and engineering support throughout the construction project lifecycle ensuring that construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings specifications design requirements applicable codes and quality standards. The role will coordinate between the design consultant and site teams resolve technical issues and support the Project and Construction Managers in maintaining project schedules quality and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day technical and engineering support throughout the construction project.
Review and interpret engineering drawings architectural drawings specifications and shop drawings.
Coordinate with consultants designers architects engineers and site teams to ensure proper interpretation and implementation of design requirements.
Identify design discrepancies clashes and technical issues and coordinate their resolution with the relevant stakeholders.
Prepare review and coordinate method statements technical submittals material submittals and other technical documentation.
Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings specifications method statements and project requirements.
Provide technical solutions to site issues and support the Construction Manager in resolving engineering challenges.
Coordinate RFIs and technical queries with consultants and the design team and ensure timely responses.
Assist with project planning scheduling progress monitoring and cost control.
Monitor engineering deliverables and ensure they are aligned with construction requirements and project timelines.
Coordinate with procurement and construction teams regarding technical specifications and material requirements.
Conduct site inspections to verify that works are executed in accordance with approved designs and technical standards.
Support quality control activities and ensure compliance with applicable building codes engineering standards and project specifications.
Review technical documentation inspection requests test results and relevant project records.
Support the Project Manager and Construction Manager in assessing technical changes variations and their potential impact on cost and schedule.
Assist with testing commissioning snagging handover and close-out activities.
Maintain accurate technical records and ensure proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements:

78 years of experience in project engineering preferably within building construction or a related construction environment.
Proven experience supporting the technical delivery of medium to large-scale building construction projects.
Strong ability to read and interpret architectural structural MEP and engineering drawings.
Good knowledge of construction methods specifications materials and technical documentation.
Experience preparing and reviewing method statements technical submittals RFIs shop drawings and material submittals.
Strong understanding of applicable building codes engineering standards quality requirements and construction practices.
Experience coordinating between design teams consultants contractors and site teams.
Good understanding of project planning scheduling cost control and construction progress monitoring.
Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment and resolve site issues efficiently.
Experience working on construction projects in Nigeria or other African markets would be an advantage.
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Architecture or a relevant engineering discipline depending on the project requirements is preferred.